--- title: "The Pearce Institute — check charity number SC037617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pearce Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037617. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pearce-institute retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:50:12.158Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pearce Institute is a registered charity (number SC037617) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £432,851 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Pearce Institute? Registered charity number SC037617 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £432,851 ## What does The Pearce Institute do? The current aim of the PI is to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare, recreation and leisure for the educational, social and moral wellbeing of the people of Govan and Glasgow without distinction of political, religious or other opinion. The PI is at the heart of the regeneration of Glasgow and it is our belief that we can enhance the lives of local people facing tremendous disadvantage. Our staff team possesses extensive experience in, supporting disenfranchised and disengaged people, as well as their families. We focus on building meaningful ## What causes is The Pearce Institute registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pearce Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pearce Institute is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-pearce-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pearce Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pearce Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037617) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Pearce Institute's charity number? The Pearce Institute's charity number is SC037617. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037617? Search SC037617 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Pearce Institute do? The current aim of the PI is to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare, recreation and leisure for the educational, social and moral wellbeing of the people of Govan and Glasgow without distinction of political, religious or other opinion. The PI is at the heart of the regeneration of Glasgow and it is our belief that we can enhance the lives of local people facing tremendous disadvantage. Our staff team possesses extensive experience in, supporting disenfranchised and disengaged people, as well as their families. We focus on building meaningful Does The Pearce Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pearce Institute. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Pearce Institute? The Pearce Institute does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC037617).